Generalife
Generalife
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Neighbourhood: Realejo - San Matias
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11,436 reviews
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YO_LOOK_AT_ME
San Antonio, TX2,738 contributions
Sep 2022
Prior to visiting the Generalife, recommend going to one of the many miradors (we went to the Mirador de San Nicolas) to view the city landscape and Alhambra, Generalife and Alcazaba. While a few in the day is impressive, it really becomes beautiful at night, as it is lit up. After visiting the Alhambra, we proceeded to Generalife whereas it had beautiful views of the city along with gardens and pools to walk amongst.
Written 26 January 2023
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nara501
Boston, MA307 contributions
Jan 2023
Very pleasing and relaxing to walk through. Give yourself enough time (1-2 hours) just for the gardens.
Written 22 January 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary1,309 contributions
Dec 2022
This place is a part of the Alhambra, it’s on the world heritage list. It was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid sultans (in the 1300s). Now it’s a must-see site. We bought combined tickets with Alhambra online in advance. We walked around the wonderful gardens, which occupy three large terraces on the hillside. My favourite was one, which features a rose bush labyrinth. I think you need a few hours to explore this place and don’t rush throught it.
Written 18 January 2023
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Minal R
The Hague, The Netherlands3 contributions
Jan 2023
definitely worth a visit along with the Alhambra... its integral to the story of the palaces and meticulously laid out.
Written 10 January 2023
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GG_luvs_hols
Bristol, England4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Lovely historic buildings and architecture. Loads to walk around and look at, walking shoes a must. It's all building structures and gardens and water features, so if that's what you're into you'll enjoy it.
Written 4 December 2022
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AdamLeaves
Canberra, Australia497 contributions
Nov 2022
You'd probably be giving this a big five stars if it wasn't right next to the Alhambra and I felt that it wasn't as good as the amazing palaces in the main complex. Lovely view across the gully to the main complex and beautiful gardens. Definitely do have a look in unless you're desperately pressed for time.
Written 27 November 2022
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Claudia
10 contributions
Nov 2022
This property provides great views of the city. As a summer home to the Sultan, it had amazing gardens with fruits, herbs and flowers. It is a worth while visit when you visit the Alhambra.
Written 21 November 2022
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sarahcK781SR
Weston super Mare, UK432 contributions
Sep 2022
beautiful gardens inside, great views across the city . Water features and walled gardens. Great place to visit, has steps.
Written 21 November 2022
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JJJC_Family
Virginia629 contributions
Oct 2022
Wonderful gardens and a palace with lovely views are the capstone of The Alhambra, the most magnificent site seen in my decades of travel. It was a bit of a haul for me to reach it as the Alhambra is truly huge and particularly difficult for my wife who has back and leg pains and some breathing difficulties, but even for her it was well worth the effort. The Alhambra is a World Heritage, so anointed by UNESCO. Who am I to argue? If it is within your ability to visit here, do not miss out. It should be at the top of your bucket list.
Written 4 November 2022
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Mike Purnell
Bridgnorth, UK135 contributions
Oct 2022
Our main reason for taking a holiday in this part of Spain was to visit Generalife and The Alhambra and we weren't disappointed.
Written 10 October 2022
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Theresa P
Brinklow, UK59 contributions
Booking this ticket is a mindfield! We have booked generalife tour, it does include nasrid palace but I don’t know what that is? Also, anyone know if you can pick the tickets up the day before your tour is booked? Thanks, any tips appreciated
Gabriele A
Pistoia, Italy17 contributions
The Narsrid palaces are the HEART of the whole Alhambra. Not to be missed, go and queue at least 15 mins before your allotted time. You can pick up tickets from the machines near the entrance, unless your printout is the ticket itself, it should say.
Judy L
Los Altos Hills, CA1,866 contributions
Do they allow re-entry to the garden? We have timed ticket at 2pm and are staying at the Parador. It would be nice to be able to go back into the garden when it's cooler.
ANGELO V
Milan, Italy2,394 contributions
Access to the part that requires a ticket is limited to only once. I saw a couple before me in line, that were re-entering and the person checking the tickets told them it is only once. The couple answered that they visited only half of it because they had to be at the Nasrid palace at a fixed time, and the controller allowed them in again, after some further discussion. I wouldn't count on being readmitted however...
Stimpy33
6 contributions
I have a ticket for the Nasrid Palace at 1.30,
What is the best entrance?
David F
Belfast, UK14 contributions
Walk up from the plazza de santa Anna and then enter the Alhambra via the Peurto de la Justica gate. Once inside the walls you will see signs and a queue for the nasrid palace. Join the queue 10-15 mins before the stated entrance time on your ticket. Stewards will come along and ask what time you are to enter and then motion you to go on through to ticket checking close to the time for entry. If you miss your time slot you will not gain entry as the palace is popular. The other palaces have no time restricted slots and you can enter them at your leisure.
María de los An... C
Merida, Spain504 contributions
Hola!! Se ven solo el Generalife o también se visitan sus jardines?
bonati64
50 contributions
Si se visitan los jardines, además la última vez que estuvimos estaban arreglandolos.
Dahlia Y
Mecca, Saudi Arabia6 contributions
I will be going on first week end of March 2018, i want to enter the Nasrid palaces and el
El Hambra as well .
What is Nasrid palaces ? But for sure will do the El
Hambra .
And how much are the tickets guided in english and the duration of the tour and what if i want only the Dl Hambra
djb472
Lytham St Anne's, UK90 contributions
There are free audio guides available at the main entrance. When booking your tickets you need to specify what time you want to go into the main palace and these times are strictly adhered to, if you are late for your allotted time, you won't be allowed in. X You will need a minimum of 3 hours for your visit X
Carol N
Brooklyn Park, MN17 contributions
We will be there about the same time in February 2018. Are the gardens still beautiful at this time of year?
Gary M
Kansas City, MO67 contributions
Further: The citrus trees may have fruit but the likelihood of flowers would be low
HOWEVER you can certainly expect to be able to enjoy the Alhambra and Generalife with less crowds so you will be able to see the buildings with less tourists in the way of the photos you may wish to take
I am planning a trip to Granada either February or April, 2018 and look forward to seeing the gardens. What will be growing then? Will the gardens primarily be the shapes of hedges that do not lose their leaves?
CDL L
Holywood, UK38 contributions
Hello, I was there again in April 2017 and the beds were in full bloom so nothing to worry about if April is your choice.
Ruggeroatavola
Verona, Italy16 contributions
Sono ammessi i cani?
chiara m
Bari, Italy69 contributions
Salve durante la visita non ho visto cani, non so se e' stato un caso.
Patricia A
Buenos Aires, Argentina218 contributions
Hola estoy por visitar la Alhambra ,voy a sacar el bono diurno turno tarde , de 14 a18 ( nov), y voy a marcar el horario de 16 hs para palacios Nazaries. Como me conviene organizar el itinerario?? por lo que lei el Generalife queda trasmano del resto del conjunto??? es mejor dejarlo para lo ultimo???
La entrada general , se div en bomo mañana y tarde , mi idea es sacr el de tarde, si llego a las 13 hs me dejan entar o debo esperar a las 14hs???
Ruben8833
Cartes, Spain243 contributions
teniendo la entrada puedes entrar a la hora que quieras, como si quieres entrar a las 9 de la mañana pero la hora del palacio nazaries es la que tienes que respetar para verlo si o si, estate 10 min antes, no mucho antes ya que no te va a servir de nada, y respecto al generalife si esta a desmano, te recomiendo vayas con tiempo, veas toda la zona de alrededor del palacio nazarie y despues del palacio ya ves el generalife... sobre 3 horas no te las quita nadie por alli dentro viendo todo el tinglao... y si saca las entradas antes o si vas tarde no entras
kovacszs
Budapest, Hungary
Hello. My mother is 72 years old and while she can walk, her heart is not in a great shape and cannot do exercise that puts substantial demand on her. I've seen comments about needing to climb 40 stairs,that getting up to Generalife is the most demanding part, etc... Can someone briefly describe what it actually takes to go up there? Is it 40 stairs or is it more than that, ie. climbing hills etc. I have no idea. Thanks very much!
Rae C
Rojales, Spain125 contributions
Hi , you need to take a taxi to the entrance gates, it is very hilly to get up there. Inside there is a lot of walking ,we took one of the guided tours and were walking for nearly 3 hours so be prepared .
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- We recommend booking Generalife tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 116 Generalife tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Generalife:
- Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour (From ₹ 3,274.07)
- Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide (From ₹ 2,992.06)
- Alhambra and Generalife Small Group Guided Tour with Skip the Line Tickets (From ₹ 4,456.67)
- Skip-The-Line Alhambra and Generalife Expert Guided Tour (From ₹ 2,456.17)
- Granada: Alhambra & Generalife Ticket with Audio Guide (From ₹ 2,638.11)
- Hotels near Generalife:
- (0.37 km) Hotel Casa Morisca
- (0.32 km) Parador de Granada
- (0.47 km) Solar Montes Claros
- (0.45 km) Oro del Darro Suites
- (0.23 km) Carmen de los Chapiteles
- Restaurants near Generalife:
- (0.27 km) Parador de Granada
- (0.40 km) Rabo de Nube
- (0.44 km) Restaurante Ruta del Azafran
- (0.42 km) Restaurante Jardines Alberto
- (0.73 km) Tablao Flamenco Jardines de Zoraya